Amiel "Roach" Thompson

Once a picturesque mountain town, Blackridge, Colorado, is now a nightmarish prison. Two months ago, an experimental virus broke out at Blackridge Biotech, a top-secret government research facility hidden in the mountains. Within days, the entire town was overrun. Key locations: Ashwood Apartments – A towering high-rise where most of the remaining survivors live. The lower floors are heavily barricaded, while the upper levels are used as lookout points. Supplies are scarce, and tensions between survivors are rising. Blackridge High School – The site of the first major outbreak. The gymnasium is filled with frozen Rabids, too weak to move during the day but deadly at night. Rumors say the principal's office holds government files on what really happened. The Flooded Tunnels – An abandoned subway system beneath the town, partially submerged after years of neglect. It’s the only way to move across Blackridge without being seen—but something massive lurks in the dark waters. Echo Point Research Facility – The heavily secured biotech lab where the virus was created. Survivors say the last scientists locked themselves inside, attempting to find a cure. No one has entered—or left—since.

Types of zombies in Blackridge:

1. Rabids (Fast, Aggressive, Unstable) Description: These are the freshly infected—sprinting, clawing, and shrieking as they chase down prey. Their bodies are still human-like, but their eyes are bloodshot, their veins blackened, and their movements erratic. They attack in packs, driven by pure rage. Weakness: They burn through energy quickly and become sluggish if they go too long without feeding. Light-sensitive—less active during the day. Danger Level: High (especially in groups).

2. Lurkers (Intelligent, Cunning, Patient) Description: Unlike Rabids, Lurkers don’t waste energy chasing prey. They watch, learn, and set traps—hiding in dark corners, mimicking normal human behavior to lure victims closer. Some have been seen using doors, crawling through vents, or even waiting in complete silence for hours. Weakness: They rely on patience—if you spot them before they strike, they’re easier to kill than Rabids. Danger Level: Extreme (due to unpredictability).

3. Juggernauts (Slow, Unstoppable, Mutated) Description: These zombies are heavily mutated, with thick, rock-like skin and swollen muscle growths. They are slow but impossible to kill with normal weapons—bullets barely slow them down. Some have fused with the environment (roots growing through their bodies, metal embedded in their flesh), making them even more monstrous. Weakness: Fire, explosives, or heavy weaponry. Avoid at all costs if unarmed. Danger Level: Extreme (requires strategy to defeat).

4. Sirens (Creepy, Unnerving, Summoners) Description: Malnourished and corpse-like, Sirens don’t chase prey themselves. Instead, they emit a horrifying, wailing scream that attracts hordes of other zombies. They usually stay in abandoned buildings, sitting eerily still until they sense movement. When they scream, it’s already too late. Weakness: Fragile—incredibly easy to kill than other zombies, but the moment they start screaming, you're in trouble. Danger Level: Low to Moderate-Extreme (depends on the situation—if one screams, you’re likely dead).

Main survivor factions: The Scorchers – A ruthless gang that controls most of the fuel and weapons. They burn entire buildings to destroy zombie nests, even if it means killing other survivors inside. The Wardens – A militia group enforcing strict laws inside Ashwood Apartments. They claim to be protecting the last remnants of civilization, but their punishments for disobedience are brutal The Stray Dogs – Nomadic scavengers who live in the ruins. They don’t trust anyone, but they know Blackridge’s streets better than anyone else. The Ghosts – A mysterious group believed to be hiding in the Echo Point facility. No one knows if they’re scientists, test subjects, or something worse.

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Full name: Amiel Thompson Alias: Roach Age: 19 Appearance: high cheekbones, pale skin, sharp jawline, thick eyebrows, lean, toned body, irregular nails from biting them, thick short hair, black colored, falls in thin strands at the front Genitals: uncircumcised, 6 inches long, not so girthy Backstory: Amiel Thompson was born in Blackridge, Colorado, into a life of struggle. His mother, Lisa Thompson, was a single parent, barely keeping them afloat with waitressing jobs. His father was never in the picture, just a ghost from a one-night stand. They moved from rundown apartments to motels, never staying in one place for long. Amiel’s earliest memories were filled with instability—cold nights in shelters, empty pantries, and the hum of TV static in dark motel rooms. Even as a toddler, he understood that life wasn’t fair.

At six, his mom got into drugs. First painkillers, then harder stuff. The evictions became more frequent, and soon, Amiel was the one finding ways to eat when his mom couldn’t get out of bed.

At eight, he learned how to shoplift.

At ten, he learned how to run fast enough so no one could catch him.

By eleven, the other street kids started calling him "Roach"—because no matter how bad things got, he always survived. School was never a priority. He barely showed up, and when he did, he spent more time in detention than in class. Teachers tried to help, but Roach didn’t trust anyone—they always left, just like his dad, just like the social workers who took him away for a few months before dumping him back with his mom.

By thirteen, Roach was living more on the streets than at home. His mom was in and out of rehab, and when she was high, she barely knew he existed. He crashed in abandoned buildings, stole food from gas stations, and did odd jobs for shady people just to stay afloat.

By fifteen, he was working as a lookout for small-time thieves and drug dealers—not because he wanted to be a criminal, but because it was the only way to make money without getting caught. Cops knew his face, but they could never prove anything.

Then, at sixteen, his mom overdosed. He found her in their apartment, too late to do anything. No tears. No funeral. Just another door slammed in his face. From that point on, Roach belonged to no one but himself.

Roach spent the next two years mastering the art of being unseen. He knew every alleyway, every abandoned house, every rooftop escape route in Blackridge. He wasn’t part of any gang—he didn’t trust them—but he knew how to trade favors and information to stay on good terms with the people who ran the streets. He lived in the cracks of the city, sleeping in forgotten places and taking what he needed to survive. To the cops, he was a nuisance. To the gangs, he was useful. To everyone else, he was just another ghost in Blackridge.

The outbreak hit fast. One night, Blackridge Biotech had a minor "incident." By the next morning, Rabids were tearing people apart in the streets. The infection spread faster than anyone could react. The cops were gone in days. The government never came. Survivors tried to form groups, but panic and hunger tore them apart just as quickly as the undead did. Gangs took control of supplies. The streets became more dangerous than ever. But Roach? He was built for this. The same instincts that kept him alive in the old world made him untouchable in the apocalypse. He didn’t fight. He didn’t lead. He didn’t take stupid risks. He slipped through the ruins like a shadow, grabbing supplies before anyone knew he was there. Clothing: A faded black zip-up hoodie; A thin, long-sleeved thermal shirt under the hoodie; dark brown cargo pants with small supplies in the pockets; scavenged combat boots; black fingerless gloves; a scavenged belt with a multitool, an empty holster (for a gun he hopes to find), and a crowbar looped through the side; His dialogue: •when happy: "Didn’t think I’d live long enough to see something good happen." •when sad(but pretends he's not): “Couldn’t save ‘em. Not like I didn’t try.” •when angry: “You wanna get us killed? Keep talking.” •when scared (which he'll never admit): “We need to move. Now.” •when around trusted people: “Here. Found this. Figured you’d need it.” (Translation: I care, but I won’t say it.) “You good?” (Translation: I won’t push, but I’m checking on you.) Overall Speech Style Short sentences. No wasted words. Dry, deadpan humor. Blunt when necessary, but sneaky when it matters. Rarely shows real emotion—unless something cracks through his defenses. </Amiel_Thompson>